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July 2022
Drawing Orchids in Colored Pencil
Atlanta
Explore the exquisite and varied colorations of the Orchid family.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. James Hill Craddock
Atlanta
In this talk, we discuss Dr. Craddock's research on the restoration of Castanea dentata to its former position as a component of the southern Appalachian hardwood forest ecosystem.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Storm Bugs Rejoice! Learning Through Play and Literacy with Ms. Ladybug
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author and educator Andrea Zoppo, fondly known as Ms. Ladybug, for a fun-filled time as we learn about our pollinator friends and what happens to them and other crawlies during a storm!
Learn MoreSummer Party 2022
Atlanta
Let’s turn up the heat with a vibrant Latin and Caribbean-themed tropical celebration!
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Explore Chinese Dance with Hwee-Eng Lee and Kerry Lee
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Explore Chinese dance, history, and culture through a fun, interactive performance with the directors of the Atlanta Chinese Dance Company!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
Atlanta
This course will explore the use of different home environments for growing orchids.
Learn MoreAugust 2022
Shows for Seedlings: Summer Magic with Ken Scott
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Part magic, part comedy, and fun for all ages, this show will have you filled with laughter and amazement!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Edible Gardening for Beginners
Atlanta
Get your vegetable garden producing for the upcoming growing season!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Shade Gardening
Atlanta
The class focuses on plants that work well in combination for a healthy plant community.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Magical Creatures in a Magical Garden with Mama Koku
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Mama Koku as she leads audience members in interactive stories featuring some of her favorite magical garden creatures!
Learn MoreStrings in the Garden
Atlanta
Supporting and above members are invited to enjoy a special evening of music in the Garden with a live strings performance and hors d’oeuvres.
Learn MoreScience Café: Abra Lee
Atlanta
Are you #TeamBTW (Booker T. Washington) or #TeamWEB (W. E. B. Du Bois)? In this talk, we discuss two key figures of Black garden history, their complicated relationship and their influence on the legends of American horticulture.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Bilingual Music for Families! with Nathalia
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. Her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, and even learning a little Spanish in this fun multicultural experience!
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreElevated Cooking with Microgreens
Atlanta
Learn how these tiny but mighty plants add nutrition and flavor to any meal with Greens by Grass owner Judah Sworney and Jesse Sherwood, Chef de Cuisine at Serenbe's The Hill restaurant.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Musical Madness with Greg Roth
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Put on your jumping shoes and show your silly side at Mr. Greg’s interactive musical show.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Beekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreOrchids for Enthusiasts
Atlanta
This course explores two diverse orchid groups, the genus Bulbophyllum and the subtribe Pleurothallidinae, that exhibit parallel ecological characteristics and share similar home growing requirements.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Sweet Bread Basics
Atlanta
Learn to craft dough perfect for making yummy homemade treats!
Learn MoreAgLanta Eats Festival
Atlanta
AgLanta Eats, the hyper-local food festival now in its fifth year, returns to the Garden with a variety of tastings prepared by top local chefs utilizing the freshest ingredients from AgLanta growers and metro Atlanta farms.
Learn MoreDrawing Trees
Atlanta
Celebrate trees by learning to draw them with pencil, pen, marker and charcoal.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Blake Hartley
Atlanta
Join Blake Hartley of Lapeer Steak & Seafood for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSeptember 2022
Member Appreciation Month
Atlanta
Garden members enjoy extra perks in September, including special events, prizes and additional discounts in the Garden and beyond.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Butterfly Ballad with Piccadilly Puppets
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Mother Nature narrates the story of Katy and Kevin Caterpillar through the stages of their lives and their fascinating migration to Mexico!
Learn MoreGarden Open: Labor Day
Atlanta
Join us in the Garden during special Monday hours this Labor Day.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – Collaboration for the Better: Like Nature We Work for a Larger Cause
Atlanta
Creating an origami object is difficult enough - now dream of it becoming the most archival object it can be by collaborating with a team to make a museum-quality metal sculpture. Presented by Origami in the Garden artists Jennifer and Kevin Box, Robert J. Lang, Te Jui Fu, Michael G. LaFosse, and Beth Johnson.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Dance, a Universal Language with Atlanta Dance Connection
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join Atlanta Dance Connection for their performance of the different dance disciplines. This fun-filled demonstration is sure to have the whole family enraptured by the beauty of dance!
Learn MoreChocolate-Covered Weekend
Atlanta
September 10 - 11: Indulge in a delicious weekend of chocolate and fun family activities!
Learn MoreDrop-In Family Program: Chocolate Creations
Atlanta
Use your imagination to create amazing chocolate treats that will delight your sweet tooth during Chocolate Covered Weekend.
Learn MoreAutumn Harvest Dinner
Atlanta
Chef Megan highlights the season's local bounty for National Fruits & Veggies Month with a healthy and plant-forward three-course dinner.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Mark Alba
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping and learning from Chef Mark Alba of Hartley Kitchen & Cocktails in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreHomeschool Day
Atlanta
Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum with a visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden.
Learn MoreScience Café: Dr. Megan DeMarche
Atlanta
As the climate warms, many plants are flowering earlier in the year. In this talk, we discuss the unintended consequences, especially with plants in alpine environments.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth with Jerry G. White
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join author, storyteller and percussionist Jerry G. White for an interactive family show that brings to life his debut Children's book, Anansi and the Colorful Kente Cloth.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Beekeeping: Getting Started
Atlanta
Learn about the basics of beekeeping and the beekeeper’s year, where to find materials, and when and how to get started.
Learn MoreFuqua Lecture – Saving America’s Amazon, Presented by Ben Raines
Atlanta
Environmental journalist and filmmaker Ben Raines offers a fresh perspective on the South and the incredibly diverse landscape beneath our feet.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Mark Jeffers
Atlanta
Join Chef Mark Jeffers of Lure for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners I
Atlanta
Of all orchid species, Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum require care most similar to typical houseplants. Get tips to grow these orchids yourself.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Planning for Veggie Garden Success
Atlanta
Late autumn is the best time to get ready for next year! Plan your crop schedule, find out great sources for seeds and plants, and learn how to prepare garden beds.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Nick Melvin & Chef Cory Mosser
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Nick Melvin of Poco Loco, Doux South and Cory Mosser of Natural Born Tillers in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Scatty the Scarecrow with Betty Ann Wylie
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Join storyteller Betty Ann Wylie and Scatty the Scarecrow as they bring seasonal songs and stories to the Garden.
Learn MoreGardening for Pollinators
Atlanta
Come learn how to create a safe place for these creatures to thrive in your own garden.
Learn MoreGarden of Eden Ball
Atlanta
The gala returns to the Great Lawn as the Garden’s largest annual fundraising event, generating vital revenue for Garden operations.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Brandon Hughes
Atlanta
Join Chef Brandon Hughes of Atrium for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreShows for Seedlings: Music Party with Travis Murphy
Atlanta
Performances at 10 and 10:45 a.m. Come on a musical journey with fun and silly songs, dancing and visits from Mr. Travis's puppet friends!
Learn MoreCANCELED: An Evening with Melissa Etheridge: One Way Out Tour
Atlanta
The Atlanta Botanical Garden presents a special outdoor concert by legendary singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge.
Learn MoreOctober 2022
Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta
October 1 - October 30, enjoy creative scarecrows handcrafted by businesses, individuals, schools and organizations, scattered throughout the Garden.
Learn MoreIntroduction to Seed Saving
Atlanta
This introductory class will explore the various parts of the seeds, plant selection, collecting, preparing and storing seeds helping to build confidence in this time-honored aspect of regenerative agriculture.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Megan McCarthy
Atlanta
Join Chef Megan McCarthy to teach you how to prepare healthy, delicious foods and incorporate them into your everyday eating lifestyle.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Plant-Based Eating Workshop
Atlanta
Learn the basic principles to fuel yourself, promote healthy digestion, energy and wellness through plant-based eating.
Learn MoreMember Fall Evening in Atlanta
Atlanta
Enjoy festive fall activities at night, including live music, Scarecrows in the Garden and more.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Well-Seasoned Chef: Deborah VanTrece
Atlanta
Join Deborah VanTrece of Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours for an intimate culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT – Fresh Plates Series: Chef Rusty Bowers & Chef Thomas McKeown
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Rusty Bowers of Pine Street Market and Chef Thomas McKeown of Hyatt Regency Atlanta in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSelecting Bulbs
Atlanta
Plan your beautiful spring and summer blooms now by learning about the best bulbs for each season and identifying the ideal planting times.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping
Atlanta
In this class, we will take a look at honey bee biology that is relevant to beekeeping.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Shobha Swamy
Atlanta
Join Chef Shobha Swamy as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Diwali Delights
Atlanta
Learn some classic recipes to celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, in this hands-on cooking experience with Chef Naina Bhedwar.
Learn MoreOrigami Folding
Atlanta
Sundays, May - October: Join us in the Outdoor Kitchen for origami demonstrations and to try some folds.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Natalie Fisher-Chavez
Atlanta
Join Chef Natalie-Fisher Chavez as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreAlston Lecture – The Southeast’s Paradoxical Palm: Sabal palmetto
Atlanta
Join natural historian and author, Jono Miller, for a wide-ranging introduction to this common palm that can live for centuries, survive fire, flood and freeze, and which played a role in our fight for independence.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Matthew Basford
Atlanta
Join Matthew Basford of Canoe for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Chef Drew Van Leuvan
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Drew Van Leuvan of Farm Burger in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids for Beginners II
Atlanta
Oncidium, Dendrobium and Cattleya orchids are adapted to climates with intermittent rainfall. This course will explore the cultural requirements for successfully growing and blooming species and hybrids of these groups in a home setting.
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Ilene Rouamvongsor
Atlanta
Join Chef Ilene Rouamvongsor as she demonstrates her recipes in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreGoblins in the Garden
Atlanta
Show off the little ones’ Halloween costumes on the Goblin Runway and enjoy fun fall-themed games and activities.
Learn MoreLight Bites & Garden Insights
Atlanta
Contributing-level members and above are invited to enjoy light bites and exciting presentations by staff experts.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Morning Session
Atlanta
Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreGarden Playtime
Atlanta
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon: Introduce your little one to the joys of nature! Make artistic creations connected to the garden surroundings.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fine Line Pen for Botanical Illustration – Evening Session
Atlanta
Tuesdays, September 27 - October 25: Learn the basic techniques and tools for working with a fine line pen.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Well-Seasoned Chef: Zeb Stevenson
Atlanta
Join Zeb Stevenson of Redbird for an intimate and relaxing culinary experience in the Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MoreCANCELLED: Alston Lecture – Beauty of the Wild, Presented by Darrel Morrison
Atlanta
Darrel Morrison discusses his book, Beauty of the Wild, and the people and places that have influenced his philosophy toward designing landscapes.
Learn MoreStorybook Time
Atlanta
Wednesdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Nature-inspired stories come to life as our educators read about bees, flowers, butterflies and other garden friends.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Fresh Plates Series: Chef Eddie Hernandez
Atlanta
Enjoy a fun evening dining, sipping, and learning from Chef Eddie Hernandez of Taqueria del Sol in the Edible Garden Outdoor Kitchen.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Virtual Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us via Facebook Live for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Winter Container Gardening
Atlanta
This class explores container gardening basics including plant selection, soil types and choosing appropriate containers.
Learn MoreGarden Grooves
Atlanta
Thursdays, 10 and 10:45 a.m.: Get ready to wiggle and warble! Join us for songs and dances inspired by the beautiful outdoors.
Learn MoreGreat Pumpkin-Carving Festival
Atlanta
Watch as contestants compete for the most creative pumpkin heads in the Garden while enjoying Fest-of-Ale!
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreFall Family Fun
Atlanta
Saturdays & Sundays in October: Fall-themed activities will delight youngsters of all ages!
Learn MoreGarden Chef Demos: Terri Carter
Atlanta
Join Chef Terri Carter as she serves up delicious recipes and teaches the origins and rise of dishes we call Southern, soul and comfort foods.
Learn MoreFest-of-Ale
Atlanta
October 1 - October 30: Explore Scarecrows in the Garden and enjoy live music during our annual beer fest featuring a variety of specialty ales.
Learn MoreNovember 2022
Plant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Homemade Pie Making
Atlanta
Elevate your pies or gain a completely new skill when you learn how to make flaky, delicious pie crust from scratch in this hands-on class.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights Member Premiere
Atlanta
Be among the first to experience the 12th annual holiday lights show before it opens to the public.
Learn MoreVeterans Day
Atlanta
On November 11, Veterans Day, the Garden offers free admission to Veterans and Active Service men/women.
Learn MoreTai Chi
Atlanta
Saturdays, September - November: Learn this ancient Chinese exercise form, designed to increase flexibility and balance.
Learn MorePlant. Eat. Repeat. Workshop: Seed Saving
Atlanta
Join us in person for Plant. Eat. Repeat.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Orchids at Home
Atlanta
This course explores basic, essential aspects of orchid growing at home and the use of a variety of different home environments to support a diverse array of these unique plants.
Learn MoreBotanical Saint Nick
Atlanta
Saturdays, Nov 26 – Dec 17: Bring your camera and tell all of your holiday wishes to the big guy clad in green.
Learn MoreHoliday Ride-on Train
Atlanta
Select Saturdays & Sundays, November - January: All aboard the Botanical Express for a trip around the Great Lawn. $5 per passenger, $3 for members.
Learn MoreSOLD OUT: Drawing the Fall Harvest – Morning Session
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil and/or black and white mediums.
Learn MoreDrawing the Fall Harvest – Evening Session
Atlanta
In this class, students create still-life drawings in colored pencil and/or black and white mediums.
Learn MoreGarden Lights, Holiday Nights presented by Invesco QQQ
Atlanta
November - January: The 12th annual holiday extravaganza dazzles the Garden nightly with millions of brilliantly-colored LED lights and displays.
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